Kirtan Desai

Accomplished technical leader with expertise in data-driven innovation and scalable systems.

Digital TransformationData StrategyEngineeringCloud ArchitectureML & AIAnalytics

Strategic Leadership

I bring 20+ years of experience in leading data initiatives that drive business growth. From cloud solutions to data engineering, I have a deep understanding of how to design scalable architectures. I lead cross-functional teams and provide strategic insights, ensuring technology aligns with business priorities.

Professional Experience

  • Principal atOperateIQ - Leading digital transformation, technology strategy, and architecture consulting.
  • VP of Data Platform at Finexio - Developed an ecosystem that boosted data product usage by 200%.
  • Sr. Director of Analytics at Shutterfly - Built a data platform that improved decision-making across the organization.
  • Distinguished Engineer at Verizon - Created a real-time IoT data analytics platform.

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Technical Skills

Core Technologies

PythonGolangSQL, NoSQLReact, NextJSJavaScript/TypeScriptAWS, GCP, Azure

Data & AI

Data Warehouses, data lakesITOps, DataOps, MLOpsDistributed ArchitecturesBatch & Real-time AnalyticsPredictive Modeling

Innovation & Impact

I'm dedicated to leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning, cloud computing, and data engineering practices to build systems designed for the future. By streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency, my goal is to continually drive business innovation and long-term sustainability.

Digital TransformationInfrastructure OptimizationML & AI IntegrationBlockchain & IoT